CF3M Austenitic Stainless Steel Casting Material
Austenitic Stainless Steel
Introduction
CF3M is a low-carbon austenitic stainless steel casting grade covered by ASTM A351, ASTM A743, ASTM A744. Typical applications include pump and valve castings in chemical processing, food production and selected marine equipment.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Designation | CF3M |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Sub Type | Austenitic Stainless Steel |
| Product Form | casting |
Manufacturing Process
Investment Casting
Shell Molding Casting
Sand Casting
Equivalent Materials
| Standard | Material Grade |
|---|---|
| EN 10213 EN 10283 EN 10340 ISO 11972 | GX2CrNiMo19-11-2 |
Similar Materials
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Reference Standards
| Standard | Standard Title | Edition | Specification | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASTM A351 | Standard Specification for Castings, Austenitic, Austenitic-Ferritic (Duplex), for Pressure-Containing Parts | 03 | CF3M | UNS J92800 |
| ASTM A743 | Standard Specification for Castings, Iron-Chromium, Iron-Chromium-Nickel, Corrosion Resistant, for General Application | 03 | CF3M | UNS J92800 |
| ASTM A744 | Standard Specification for Castings, Iron-Chromium-Nickel, Corrosion Resistant, for Severe Service | 00e1 | CF3M | UNS J92800 |
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Physical Properties
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Chemical Composition
| Element | ASTM A351Edition 03 | ASTM A743Edition 03 | ASTM A744Edition 00e1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | ≤ 0.03 % | ≤ 0.03 % | ≤ 0.03 %[1] |
| Si | ≤ 1.50 % | ≤ 1.50 % | ≤ 1.50 % |
| Mn | ≤ 1.50 % | ≤ 1.50 % | ≤ 1.50 % |
| P | ≤ 0.040 % | ≤ 0.04 % | ≤ 0.04 % |
| S | ≤ 0.040 % | ≤ 0.04 % | ≤ 0.04 % |
| Cr | 17.0–21.0 % | 17.0–21.0 % | 17.0–21.0 % |
| Ni | 9.0–13.0 % | 9.0–13.0 % | 9.0–13.0 % |
| Mo | 2.0–3.0 % | 2.0–3.0 % | 2.0–3.0 % |
Notes
ASTM A744 · Edition 00e1
[1] C: B For purposes of determining conformance with this specification, the observed or calculated value for carbon content shall be rounded to the nearest 0.01 % in accordance with the rounding method of Practice E 29.
Heat Treatment
ASTM A351–03 · Heat treatment
| Step | Operation | Temperature | Cooling |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heat treat | ≥ 1900 °F / ≥ 1040 °C | — |
| 2 | Quench or rapid cool | — | water quench or rapid cooling by other means |
ASTM A743–03
The casting may be supplied as cast only if corrosion resistance is acceptable.
ASTM A743–03 · Heat treatment and rapid cooling
| Step | Operation | Temperature | Cooling |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heat | ≥ 1900 °F / ≥ 1040 °C[1] | — |
| 2 | Cool rapidly | — | rapid; medium not specified |
ASTM A744–00e1 · Heat treatment
| Step | Operation | Temperature | Cooling |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heat | ≥ 1900 °F / ≥ 1040 °C[2] | — |
| 2 | Quench or rapid cool | — | water quench or rapid cooling by other means |
Notes
ASTM A743 · Edition 03
[1] Heat treatment, Heat treatment and rapid cooling: sufficient time to heat casting to temperature
ASTM A744 · Edition 00e1
[2] Heat treatment: sufficient time to heat casting to temperature; A For optimum tensile strength, ductility, and corrosion resistance, the solution annealing temperatures for Grades CF8M, CG8M, and CF3M should be in excess of 1900°F [1040°C].
Mechanical Properties
Core Mechanical Properties
ASTM A351 — 03 · Table 3 — Normative
| Property | heat treated |
|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | ≥ 70 ksi ≥ 485 MPa |
| Yield Strength (Rp0.2) | ≥ 30 ksi ≥ 205 MPa |
| Elongation | ≥ 30.0 % |
ASTM A743 — 03 · Table S12.1 — Normative
Notes
ASTM A743 · Edition 03
[1] Tensile Strength/Yield Strength/Elongation: Applies only when Supplementary Requirement S12 is specified; Condition: heat treatment per; separately cast keel block per S12.2 unless S12.3 agreement applies
ASTM A744 · Edition 00e1
[2] Tensile Strength/Yield Strength/Elongation: Applies only when Supplementary Requirement S22 is specified; Condition: heat treated to the same production procedure as the casting; separately cast keel block per S22.2
Welding Conditions
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Applications
CF3M is used for pump and valve castings in chemical processing, food production and selected marine equipment. Other cast components used in this material family include pump casings, impellers, valve bodies, covers and pipe fittings. Typical settings include chemical and pharmaceutical plants, food and beverage machinery, and filling, mixing and liquid-handling systems.
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